"One of his most memorable moments was watching the Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in Super Bowl XXIX.

"He was equally passionate about the franchise's impact off the field, implementing many [of the] Chargers' community outreach programmes that exist to this day.

"We have no words that can adequately express our sadness with his passing. We will continue to honour his legacy by dedicating ourselves to making a difference in the community and throughout our country."